Event Details

The National Capital Branch of the Canadian International Council in collaboration with The Canadian Defence and Foreign Affairs Institute (CDFAI) present

The 3 Ds, Diplomacy, Defence and Development, Pillars of Foreign Policy: Time for Adjustments?

withDerek BurneyFormer Ambassador to the US and Chief of Staff to the PMPaul HeinbeckerFormer Foreign Policy Advisor to the PM and Ambassador to the UNSenator Hugh Segal Former Chief of Staff to the PM

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In what promises to be a spirited and lively discussion, three highly qualified and forceful observers and practitioners will look at foreign policy options for Canada following the UN Security Council election failure.

They will consider such questions as: • What has the 3 Ds policy cluster meant and achieved in actual practice over the past several years? • Is the configuration still a relevant way to organize foreign policy priorities? • Do we have them in the right balance? • What are the top 3 foreign policy issues looking to the future? • Going forward what else should we be factoring into foreign policy making? • Are our institutions reflective and responsive to shifting alignments in international relations? • How can we improve our capacity in international relations?

Deadline for registration and cancellation is April 4, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Wednesday, April 6, 2011 from 5:15 PM to 8:30 PM (EDT)

Organizer

CIC National Capital Branch

The CIC National Capital Branch aims to be a pro-active participant in the foreign affairs community in the National Capital Region and beyond. We support the CIC's research vocation by fostering greater dialogue among public policy makers, academia and the private sector.